GMC recently announced pricing for the updated 2015i Yukon Denali family, an extremely important trim for the Yukon nameplate, and includes new tech goodies and a new eight-speed automatic transmission.
Previously, 2015 Yukon Denali started at $63,675 for the 2WD short wheel base model and $66,375 for the 2WD XL. Now prices for the 2015i Yukon Denali start at $64,965 for the 2WD short wheelbase and $67,665 for the 2WD long wheelbase model.Prices include destination fees.
The new price bump is just about $1,300 in either case. But that $1,300 buys you a whole new batch of tech goodies — such as OnStar 4G LTE capabilities — as well as the new 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission.
The Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed transmission gives way to improved fuel economy figures. EPA highway mileage for the two-wheel drive models reaches 22-miles per gallon and four-wheel drive versions should just clip 21-miles per gallon coming from the 420 hp, 460 lb-ft 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 under the hood.
A new torque convertor is also part of the reconfigured pricing, and provides a smoother driving experience at lower speeds, especially when hauling around trailers or pulling heavy loads.
The 2015 GMC Yukon Denali adds a new hands-free power liftgate. It may be opened or closed by merely placing your foot under the rear bumper. On the inside, a wireless charging center for your plethora of mobile devices has been added, as well as OnStar with 4G LTE wireless internet capability.
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$65K for a 2WD truck. With that kind of deal I just might get two of them, but how am I going to get it out of my driveway in February when the recall notice comes in the mail?
The fact that you still get “mail” should tell you that $65K+ SUV’s should never be within your consideration.
The EPA won’t like 22mpg Highway in 2016. This is why GM should consider electrifying their V8’s as well as offer smaller, turbocharged gasoline and diesel engines.
Tahoe/Suburban-
5.3L Twin-eAssist (Regen Braking – Stop/Start) with 370HP and 395LB-FT
Yukon-
3.2CDTi V6 with 280HP and 470LB-FT
6.2L Twin-eAssist V8 (Regen Braking – Stop/Start) with 475HP and 485LB-FT
Escalade-
3.6tt V6 with 430HP and 440LB-FT
5.3t V8 with 525HP and 545LB-FT
I made it 400 miles before things stopped working on my Denali. NO internet, navigation, or On star. Diagnosed as a problem with the On Star modem. Non are available for at least 3 weeks. Since there are non in country I’m guessing that many of them have the same problem. I asked GM to extend the service for the time that the features are not working. I was told to call On Star, I told them that I did not buy the truck from On Star, I bought it from GM. Glad to see that business as usual at GM.
I have a problem with the 8L890 transmission. The transmission is making a clunking noise when starting from a stop. Does anybody else have this problem?
I’m having the same problem. Would you be interested in comparing notes?
Best regards,
Scott
I have same issue. Clunking noise somewhere in drive line toward rear of vehicle on 2015 2WD Denali
Same problem here…along with a vibration. Had my transmission replaced at 7,000 miles…fixed the shifting issue but still have clunking underneath the vehicle..especially if I let off the gas pedal and then accelerate again. Primarily at lower speeds. This also has a vibration associated with it at low speed acceleration. Dealer has had the vehicle 5 times for this issue and keeps saying they can’t duplicate it…but I get a passenger in the car and they almost always say something like “what’s wrong with your car??” GM has been no help.